Weatherby Vanguard 7mm Rem. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, Japan-Made, 24-Inch Barrel, Matte Silver, Synthetic Monte Carlo Stock
This Japan-made Weatherby Vanguard stands out with its 7mm Remington Magnum chambering, a 24-inch unthreaded barrel, and a matte silver finish. It features a synthetic Monte Carlo stock with molded checkering, an internal 4-round magazine with a hinged floorplate, and a one-piece Picatinny scope rail installed. The receiver is marked Atascadero, California, and the VS-prefix serial falls outside Weatherby’s 1970–1993 safety-upgrade range.
Built on Weatherby’s Vanguard action, this rifle uses a right-hand bolt with a round checkered knob and a bolt-shroud safety lever. There are no iron sights, and the included rail provides a solid base for mounting optics of your choice. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches, and sling swivel studs are present, with a stud-mounted bipod installed.
The chamber is marked for 7mm Remington Magnum, paired with a 24-inch, unthreaded barrel. The internal box magazine feeds through a hinged floorplate, with a stated capacity of four rounds. The matte silver finish complements the receiver markings and gives the rifle a uniform look.
Receiver markings read: "VANGUARD – MADE IN JAPAN – by Weatherby – ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA., USE ONLY 7mm REM. MAG." The VS-prefix serial is noted as outside Weatherby’s 1970–1993 safety-upgrade serial range (VS00001–VS23699).
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows signs of wear and handling throughout. The metal and stock have scratches and blemishes. There is surface rust and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Stud-mounted spring-leg bipod (installed)
- One-piece Picatinny scope rail (installed)
This Vanguard is chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum and configured with a 24-inch unthreaded barrel and no iron sights. A one-piece Picatinny scope rail is installed with four screws, ready for the optic base you prefer. The rifle uses a right-hand bolt with a round checkered knob and a bolt-shroud safety lever for straightforward operation.
The stock is a durable synthetic Monte Carlo design with molded checkering for grip. Sling swivel studs are factory-style, and the front stud hosts the included spring-leg bipod. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, offering a familiar fit for many shooters.
Feeding is through an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate and a stated capacity of four rounds. The rifle wears a matte silver finish, with the receiver likewise finished matte silver. Origin is Japan, with clear receiver markings noting Weatherby and Atascadero, California.
An observed VS-prefix serial places this example outside Weatherby’s 1970–1993 safety-upgrade serial range (VS00001–VS23699), a useful reference point for Vanguard collectors and buyers tracking production periods.